AD 80-13-14
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Cessna Aircraft Company | 310R | Airworthiness Directives; Cessna Model 310R, 335, 340A, 402C, 404, 414A, and 42lC Airplanes |
| aircraft | Cessna Aircraft Company | 335 | Airworthiness Directives; Cessna Model 310R, 335, 340A, 402C, 404, 414A, and 42lC Airplanes |
| aircraft | Cessna Aircraft Company | 340A | Airworthiness Directives; Cessna Model 310R, 335, 340A, 402C, 404, 414A, and 42lC Airplanes |
| aircraft | Cessna Aircraft Company | 402C | Airworthiness Directives; Cessna Model 310R, 335, 340A, 402C, 404, 414A, and 42lC Airplanes |
| aircraft | Cessna Aircraft Company | 404 | Airworthiness Directives; Cessna Model 310R, 335, 340A, 402C, 404, 414A, and 42lC Airplanes |
| aircraft | Cessna Aircraft Company | 414A | Airworthiness Directives; Cessna Model 310R, 335, 340A, 402C, 404, 414A, and 42lC Airplanes |
| aircraft | Cessna Aircraft Company | 421C | Airworthiness Directives; Cessna Model 310R, 335, 340A, 402C, 404, 414A, and 42lC Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Failure of the fuel flow transducer and resultant leakage of fuel within the engine compartment.
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Required Actions
Inspect Cessna P/N 9910395-9 fuel flow transducer on each engine for serial number. Replace transducer if its serial number is within 2364 through 2930. Reinstall engine cowling and make prescribed entry in aircraft maintenance record.
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Compliance Time
prior to further flight
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Affected Aircraft
Cessna Model 310R, 335, 340A, 402C, 404, 414A, and 421C airplanes with specific serial numbers listed in the AD.
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Federal Register Abstract
Fuel Flow Transducer
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AD Final Rules - DRS_80-13-14.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 80-13-14 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Cessna Model 310R, 335, 340A, 402C, 404, 414A, and 42lC Airplanes Subject: Fuel Flow Transducer Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 07/22/1980 Make: Cessna Aircraft Company Model: 310R | 335 | 340A | 402C | 404 | 414A | 421C Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Small Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 80-13-14 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-3844 AD NUMBER: 80-13-14 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Cessna Model 310R, 335, 340A, 402C, 404, 414A, and 42lC Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective July 22, 1980. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 80-13-14 CESSNA: Amendment 39-3844. Applies to the following Model 310R, 335, 340A, 402C, 404, 414A, and 42lC airplanes certificated in all categories: Model Serial Number 310R 1865 335 0044, 0049, 0052, and 0059 340A 0959, 0961, 0962, 0967, 0972, 0978, 0982, 0983, 0984, 0985, 0998, 1002, 1003, 1012, 1014, and 1019 402C 0259, 0263, 0275, 0283, and 0288 404 0612, 0620, 0623, and 0628, 414A 0457, 0458, 0463, 0464, 0466, 0469, 0470, 0472, 0475, 0476, 0482, 0483, 0486, 0487, 0490, 0495, and 0497 421C 0823 through 0866, 0869, and 0870 COMPLIANCE: Required as indicated unless already accomplished. To preclude failure of the fuel flow transducer and resultant leakage of fuel within the engine compartment, prior to further flight accomplish the following on both engines: A) Remove engine cowling and inspect Cessna P/N 9910395-9 (Aerosonics Corp 33184-2) fuel flow transducer on each engine for serial number. B) If the P/N 9910395-9 transducer has a serial number included in the block 2364 through 2930, replace the transducer prior to further flight with a transducer whose serial number is not included in the block 2364 through 2930, reinstall the engine cowling, and accomplish Item D of this AD. C) If the P/N 9910395-9 transducer serial number is not included in block 2364 through 2930, reinstall the engine cowling, and accomplish Item D of this AD. D) Make the prescribed entry in the aircraft maintenance record indicating compliance with this AD when B, or C has been accomplished. E) Any equivalent method of compliance with this AD must be approved by the Chief, Aircraft Certification Program, Federal Aviation Administration, Room 238, Terminal Building No. 2299, Mid-Continent Airport, Wichita, Kansas 67209. This amendment becomes effective on July 22, 1980, to all persons except those to whom it has already been made effective by an airmail letter from the FAA dated June 24, 1980. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_80-13-14.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 80-13-14 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Cessna Model 310R, 335, 340A, 402C, 404, 414A, and 42lC Airplanes Subject: Fuel Flow Transducer Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 07/22/1980 Make: Cessna Aircraft Company Model: 310R | 335 | 340A | 402C | 404 | 414A | 421C Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Small Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 80-13-14 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-3844 AD NUMBER: 80-13-14 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Cessna Model 310R, 335, 340A, 402C, 404, 414A, and 42lC Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective July 22, 1980. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 80-13-14 CESSNA: Amendment 39-3844. Applies to the following Model 310R, 335, 340A, 402C, 404, 414A, and 42lC airplanes certificated in all categories: Model Serial Number 310R 1865 335 0044, 0049, 0052, and 0059 340A 0959, 0961, 0962, 0967, 0972, 0978, 0982, 0983, 0984, 0985, 0998, 1002, 1003, 1012, 1014, and 1019 402C 0259, 0263, 0275, 0283, and 0288 404 0612, 0620, 0623, and 0628, 414A 0457, 0458, 0463, 0464, 0466, 0469, 0470, 0472, 0475, 0476, 0482, 0483, 0486, 0487, 0490, 0495, and 0497 421C 0823 through 0866, 0869, and 0870 COMPLIANCE: Required as indicated unless already accomplished. To preclude failure of the fuel flow transducer and resultant leakage of fuel within the engine compartment, prior to further flight accomplish the following on both engines: A) Remove engine cowling and inspect Cessna P/N 9910395-9 (Aerosonics Corp 33184-2) fuel flow transducer on each engine for serial number. B) If the P/N 9910395-9 transducer has a serial number included in the block 2364 through 2930, replace the transducer prior to further flight with a transducer whose serial number is not included in the block 2364 through 2930, reinstall the engine cowling, and accomplish Item D of this AD. C) If the P/N 9910395-9 transducer serial number is not included in block 2364 through 2930, reinstall the engine cowling, and accomplish Item D of this AD. D) Make the prescribed entry in the aircraft maintenance record indicating compliance with this AD when B, or C has been accomplished. E) Any equivalent method of compliance with this AD must be approved by the Chief, Aircraft Certification Program, Federal Aviation Administration, Room 238, Terminal Building No. 2299, Mid-Continent Airport, Wichita, Kansas 67209. This amendment becomes effective on July 22, 1980, to all persons except those to whom it has already been made effective by an airmail letter from the FAA dated June 24, 1980. FOOTER:
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